Photography
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- Nasty In Vegas (A Post-PMA Post)8 February 2012, 2:52 pm
Having the opportunity to visit the industry at PMA and CES this year was rad, but what was even radder was the chance to meet and have fun with a few of my personal industry heroes, Zeke of Nice Photo Mag, Matt of Nasty Clamps and James of Orbis. We spent some time talking gear and the industry but having spent too much time confined in the show rooms, Zeke and I need some venting. We took a Nasty Clamp a Canon s100 and an strobe and roamed the strip. Having limited gear, we wanted to see what...
- Use a DIY Super Clamp For Shooting in Confined Spaces7 February 2012, 5:16 pm
If you ever had to shoot in a confined space you know that getting your light in the place can be challenging .Limited space, cabinets and shelves all join hands in eliminating good lighting placements.
Photographer Allen Mowery put together a DIY Super Clamp that allows mounting your strobe on almost every semi-open door or shelf.
We have featured two similar products before, a DIY Clamp and the Nasty Clamps, each with its own merits. This design uses a controllable pressure clamp which I can...
- Your Complete Guide For Photographing Maya In The Year Of Apocalypse6 February 2012, 3:40 pm
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you've almost certainly heard that the ancient Maya long-count calendar rolls over in December this year. Along with spurring the release of a frenzy of apocalyptic books, this event is also helping spawn renewed tourist interest in Maya ruins. Not to miss out on the opportunity (and free publicity), Mesoamerican communities are hosting a number of special events to celebrate the historic occasion. And governments in what was once the Maya realm have funde...
- Macro Challenge: What is this?8 February 2012, 2:46 pm
Can you guess what this is? (If you');" href="http://www.pixiq.com/article/macro-challenge-what-is-this" target=_new>Macro Challenge: What is this?8 February 2012, 2:46 pm
Can you guess what this is? (If you've read my book on macro photography, you're disqualified from entering, as it contains the answer ;)
To help you along a little bit... The photo is taken with a Canon MP-E 65mm lens. That's a particularly epic lens for macro photography; it starts at 1x magnification, and goes all the way to 5x. On a crop-sensor camera, you get even better effective magnifications, obviously... It's really good fun to play with, actually; if you get a chance, try to rent on...
- Gallery: Embedded with the Territorial Army8 February 2012, 11:22 am
For one of my final years of university assignments (I was an International Journalism student at Liverpool John Moore');" href="http://www.pixiq.com/article/gallery-embedded-with-the-territorial-army" target=_new>Gallery: Embedded with the Territorial Army8 February 2012, 11:22 am
For one of my final years of university assignments (I was an International Journalism student at Liverpool John Moore's University), I contacted the Territorial Army to see whether they would let me come along on a training exercise. They agreed, and I spent a long week-end in the rain and the fog, chasing people holding guns with my Canon.
This was back in 2003, and I just re-discovered and re-edited the original files. I remember clearly editing them, one by one, in Photoshop, the first time ...
- How much should you charge for a photograph?6 February 2012, 5:15 pm
The other day, I received a really interesting question from one of my regular readers. Danielle lives in Ohio, is a Senior in high school, and wants to be a professional photographer. I’ve seen some of her photos, and while she still has quite a bit to learn, she certainly shows a lot of potential.
Her question, in a nutshell, was ‘I want to sell my photos. How much do I charge?’. It’s a question most photographers occasionally come across, but it’s important to e...
- Why Patience is a Virtue: 3 Essentials for Shooting Macro Photography9 February 2012, 2:52 pm
As anyone who’s worked in macro photography knows, successful shots largely depend on a great and sometimes grueling deal of patience. Alex Hyde – a professional natural history photographer by trade – has worked in macro photography for years, specifically with invertebrates. Based in the UK, Alex’s images have been published in newspapers, books, and [...]... 
- Why You Need to Ditch Your Personal Facebook Page8 February 2012, 2:24 pm
In the 2012 Photographer’s Social Media Handbook, we talk about how finding success in online marketing falls hand in hand with having an influential social media presence. Given its 800+ million users, Facebook is a solid choice for building your social network and using it grow your photography business. But if you’re still trying to [...]...
- Crowd “Editing” Your Photo Project7 February 2012, 4:18 pm
The idea of crowdfunding your photography project has become increasingly popular, especially since startup sites like Kickstarter and Emphas.is have gone mainstream. These days, it’s not unusual to hear about photographers asking you to take a few minutes out of your day to learn about their project and consider contributing to help finance their endeavors. [...]...
- Meet Shutterstock’s New VP of Content18 January 2012, 5:00 pm
Dear Shutterstock Contributors, My name is Scott Braut and I was recently appointed Shutterstock’s new Vice President, Content. I’ve been with Shutterstock since 2009, and I managed the relaunches of our Bigstock and Shutterstock Footage brands. I’ve also worked for major content brands including the Associated Press, Scholastic, ABC News, and Corbis. Just as importantly, [...]...
- Backstage at Candybox Images, an Innovative New Stock Photo Studio12 January 2012, 8:00 pm
CandyBox Images, based in the Czech Republic, has recently emerged as a major player in royalty-free image production. This team of 15 has been a Shutterstock contributor since 2008 and now has over 13,000 images in their collection. Specializing in images for creative professionals, the Candybox portfolio covers in-demand subjects such as business, health and [...]...
- 10 Tips for Location Shots14 December 2011, 5:00 pm
What catches your eye when you look at this image? The warmth of the background? The bag in the center? Or the engagement between all three women? Probably the interactions of the photo subjects. That level of human connection makes this photo popular with our customers on Shutterstock Images — and its also a quality [...]...
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- How the Other Half Lives: George Holz' Beyoncé for Spin9 February 2012, 5:22 am
Photo © George HolzYou know how people on the Strobist Flickr group like to talk about how it is technically possible to shoot blow-away white with just one flash?Yeah, this is not exactly that.Hit the jump for a walk-thru vid for the (ahem, eight-light) shoot, including a key light combo that you're prolly gonna want to rent rather than buy next time you are assigned to shoot Beyoncé. Read more »...
- Lighting Inside the Box6 February 2012, 2:59 pm
After 15 years of long-term planning (and saving) Susan and I finally took the plunge with a full kitchen remodel. We were really pleased with the results, and at some point I had promised the contractor a nice photo of the final product.In a room like this you are basically illuminating the inside of a box by using hidden lights, which turned out to be an interesting exercise. And it's something I would recommend for just about any photographer. Read more »...
- Core Knowledge: Working With Remotes2 February 2012, 2:00 pm
There are two things you should always remember about radio remotes:One, radio can be fickle. This is true whether you are using your time-honored PocketWizards or a brand new Chinese offering.Two, radio waves -- and success with your remotes -- are all about the physics. So a little knowledge can go a long way toward ensuring good range and reliability. Some basics that every lighting photographer should know, inside. Read more »...
- Become a Photographer Without Giving up the Day Job8 February 2012, 1:59 pm
Photography: Renata Ramsini Renata Ramsini’s website describes her in four different ways. She’s an “efficiency-lover,” a “photographer,” a “policy wonk” and a “law student.” That’s not the order in which her life has played out however. Like many photography enthusiasts, when it came time to pick a profession it never occurred to Ramsini to pick up [...]...
- Microstock Turns to Quality, Not Quantity2 February 2012, 1:05 pm
As top microstock figures complain about growing competition, rising saturation and declining returns per image, microstock companies are starting to push back. Warnings from figures as big as Yuri Arcurs, even as he rolls out a three-year study program, are leading sites to think about how they can best serve both their contributors, whom they [...]...
- The Secret to Shooting for $1,000 an Hour26 January 2012, 3:36 pm
Is it really possible to earn $1,000 an hour as a photographer? A regular photographer. Not the kind of high-end fashion photographer or Vogue cover-shooter that requires a lifetime of career achievement and first-name terms with media moguls. The kind of photography for which there’s constant demand, whose buyers are average Joes and which can [...]...
- DIY: Make a Scratch-Off Photo Valentine9 February 2012, 11:00 am
Extra photos for bloggers: 1, 2, 3 Scratch-off cards sure know how to take you on an emotional roller coaster. First you’re filled with gleeful anticipation and then, womp-womp. It’s a dud! Lucky for us, our buddy Brit showed us a sure way to always get a winning scratch-off. She taught us how to turn [...]...
- How to Be Part of a Global Food Photo Exhibit (Help End Hunger, Too)7 February 2012, 11:00 am
You’re ravenous. A most delectable grilled cheese sits before you, melty sides catching your eye. It’s too beautiful to eat without photographing first! On February 24th at 12pm EST, you’ll discover you’re not the only one. It’s a global day of photographing your food! The Meal is calling all foodie photographers to participate in a [...]...
- DIY: Make a Scarf Camera Strap (It’s Chilly Out There!)2 February 2012, 11:00 am
Extra photos for bloggers: 1, 2, 3 What’s incredibly soft, keeps you warm, and spends its days around your neck? A) Your cat, Harold. B) A plush dolphin travel neck pillow. C) Solid gold bling. D) Your new favorite DIY camera strap. If you answered D, you win! Because that’s what this tutorial is all [...]...
- Canon EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6L IS [CR10]10 February 2012, 12:35 am
Your next lens The amazing Canon EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6L IS revealed. You can upgrade your Canon kit lens for about $15. Sample images provided. A full breakdown of the upgrade can be seen at PetaPixel. Judging by the comments over at PP, I’m just going to say up front that this is a humorous post, and not...read more......
- 5D Split? 5D X & 5D Mark III [CR1]10 February 2012, 12:24 am
Interesting thought A split in the 5D line has been rumoured for a while now. This rumor was not submitted to me, instead it was sent to [NL]. It’s consistent with some things I have heard, however take this one with a large grain of salt. 5D X 45MP (With a pixel size similar to the power...read more......
- What’s Next? Lenses & Cameras8 February 2012, 11:58 am
Lenses I’ve heard that Canon will be introducing a lot of new lenses this year. Quite possibly a record amount of new lenses announced in a single calendar year. For the moment, it’s unknown whether the lens count will include any mirrorless camera lenses, or if we’re talking EF lenses. I will say, Canon may...read more......
- Timelapse Webinar with onOne Software6 February 2012, 7:30 pm
Timelapse: Creating a Moving Photograph Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:00am PST / 2:00pm EST FREE Webinar—Register here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/473140720 Join me this Thursday in a webinar with onOne Software as I walk through the steps of planning, shooting and editing still images to create timelapse movies. I’ll go through the steps I use in Lightroom, [...]
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- Want New Photography Gear? Rent it First!3 February 2012, 6:35 pm
As a food photographer there are times when I need to get in close to my subject. Usually this isn’t a problem especially when I’m photographing something that is “normal” in size, like a bowl of pasta or a plate of food. However there are, on occasion, times when I’m photographing something small and my [...]
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- Behind the Scenes: Fruit in a Blender19 January 2012, 8:01 pm
Final image (on right): Canon 5DMkII, Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS lens, 1/8 sec at f/8, ISO 100 I recently photographed a blender filled with fruit for my stock portfolio, and the setup was unique to my usual food photographs so I thought I’d share it here on my blog. I almost always use diffused daylight [...]
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- 'No Future in Photojournalism' - an interview with Dan Chung10 February 2012, 12:04 am
Award-winning photographer Dan Chung explains why he thinks there's no future for traditional photojournalism. As a staff photographer for the Guardian and Reuters, Dan has been touring the world's trouble-spots for more than a decade, supplying images to newspapers and websites all over the globe. But although he made his name as a stills photographer, he's been shooting increasing amounts of video both for the web and for TV. We asked him why....
- Kodak to stop making digital cameras9 February 2012, 7:17 pm
Kodak will stop making digital cameras within the next few months. The company, currently in bankruptcy protection, will also stop making pocket video cameras and photo frames as a cost-cutting measure. Instead it is looking to license its name to other manufacturers who wish to sell cameras under the Kodak brand. Closing the business will cost around $30m, mainly in the cost of laying-off workers, but will save around $100m per year in running costs. All product warranties will be honored....
- Fujifilm firmware attempts to fix X10 white discs9 February 2012, 7:00 pm
Fujifilm has released the promised firmware update for its X10 enthusiast compact that aims to reduce the 'white orb' blooming effect that users have complained about. The firmware claims only to reduce, not eliminate, the problem that we'll look at in our forthcoming review. The latest firmware adds a series of extra functions and improves behavior of some existing ones. This includes adding face tracking AF to both stills and video mode and preventing the ISO and dynamic range settings changi...
- What we want to see (and don’t) this year in lighting27 January 2012, 8:00 pm
So we are almost in the second month of 2012 and there are things we would love to see. Head inside to read what in our opinion there should and shouldn');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LightingRumours/~3/qeK34DFdFnw/what-we-want-to-see-and-dont-this-year-in-lighting-1769" target=_new>What we want to see (and don’t) this year in lighting27 January 2012, 8:00 pm
So we are almost in the second month of 2012 and there are things we would love to see. Head inside to read what in our opinion there should and shouldn't be in the lighting industry of 2012.
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- Westcott Ice Light to meet a warm or icy reception?25 January 2012, 9:30 am
March 2012 will see the release of the Ice Light, a mysterious new product from Westcott. Designed by Jerry Ghionis, the marketeers describe it as');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LightingRumours/~3/VU7mx4aNMec/westcott-ice-light-to-meet-a-warm-or-icy-reception-1764" target=_new>Westcott Ice Light to meet a warm or icy reception?25 January 2012, 9:30 am
March 2012 will see the release of the Ice Light, a mysterious new product from Westcott. Designed by Jerry Ghionis, the marketeers describe it as "the first ever wraparound handheld LED daylight light source".
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- Aputure Amaran: Perfect LED Lighting Solution?24 January 2012, 7:27 pm
Aputure sent us some samples of their latest Amaran LED lamps to evaluate. The Amaran AL-198 is a battery-powered lamp with 198 LEDs and adjustable intensity. The AL-198A adds the ability to');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LightingRumours/~3/c2SnhgOjqS8/aputure-amaran-perfect-led-lighting-solution-1753" target=_new>Aputure Amaran: Perfect LED Lighting Solution?24 January 2012, 7:27 pm
Aputure sent us some samples of their latest Amaran LED lamps to evaluate. The Amaran AL-198 is a battery-powered lamp with 198 LEDs and adjustable intensity. The AL-198A adds the ability to "zoom" or adjust the beam angle of the emitted light.
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- What I Know About The Stock Photo Industry7 February 2012, 9:06 pm
As demonstrated by this stock photo interpretation of the fable of three blind men and an elephant, it is almost impossible to gain a full understanding of the stock photo industry as a contributing photographer.
The Difficulty Of Understanding The Stock Photo IndustryLike the fabled three blind men who happened upon an elephant and each came away with a vastly different impression of what an elephant was, we stock photographers have a very difficult time truly comprehending the stock photo in...
- Successful Stock Photo Checklist1 February 2012, 5:54 am
This image of a hang gliding pig (When Pigs Fly) has a clear concept, is timeless, easily readable even in thumbnail sizes, has an attractive model and has an authentic expression...yet has never sold!
I put together the following checklist of criteria that I use to determine if an image will make a successful stock photo. Of course, you don't need to meet all of these criteria for an image to be a best seller, but it certainly helps to have as many of them as possible. On the other hand...
- Photography And Dealing With Change21 January 2012, 4:55 am
Sometimes the best way to deal with change is to take a deep breath and relax.
The Only Constant Is ChangeI had an epiphany last night. It relates to that old adage “the only constant is change”. I have been feeling relieved lately that most of the change facing the photography industry, and the stock photo industry in particular, is behind us. My epiphany, however, is that most of the change is still ahead of us, and will be coming at an ever faster pace! Yikes!
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Photoshop
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- Photoshop Layers - Introduction5 July 2011, 5:00 am
If there's one thing every Photoshop user needs to know, it's how to work with layers, Photoshop's most powerful and important feature. In this intro to layers, we look at the difference between working with them and working without them!...
- Photoshop Layers - The Background Layer5 July 2011, 5:00 am
Layers are easily Photoshop's most important feature, but one special type of layer - the Background layer - comes with a few rules and limitations we need to be aware of to avoid confusion and frustration....
- Classic Vignette Photo Border Effect5 July 2011, 5:00 am
In this Photoshop effects tutorial, learn how to quickly add a timeless, classic vignette border to a photo! Perfect for wedding and engagement photos, anniversaries and other family portraits!...
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- Let Me Sink - Emotional Rainy Scene Photo Manipulation9 February 2012, 8:00 am
In this tutorial I');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/photoshoptutorials/new/~3/qxo2b7VooA4/let-me-sink-emotional-rainy-scene-photo-manipulation.html" target=_new>Let Me Sink - Emotional Rainy Scene Photo Manipulation9 February 2012, 8:00 am
In this tutorial I'll show you how to create an emotional photo manipulation called "Let me sink". We'll come through techniques of manipulating, retouching, using brush, layer mask, adjusting light and shadow a well as other several techniques to create an emotional rainy scene.
Read more... (http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/photo-manipulation/let-me-sink-emotional-rainy-scene-photo-manipulation.html)
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- How to Create a Chocolaty Valentine’s Day Card for Your Girlfriend9 February 2012, 12:19 am
This Valentine’s day, show your true love with a Valentine’s Day card! Whether it’s for your partner or yourself, you’ll have a fun time making it. This tutorial will show you how to create an easy swirling background and how to use layer styles to create a chocolaty text effect. Once you’re done, feel free to customize it with personal photos or just a few cute hearts.
Read more... (http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/text-effects/create-a-chocolaty-valentines-day-card-fo...
- Create a Gigantic Fortress with a Mysterious Glow in Photoshop6 February 2012, 8:00 am
Learn how to create this mysterious image of a gigantic castle in a stormy background. In addition to combining stock photos together, you’ll learn how to create a stormy background and lighting effects.
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- Where did all of this junk come from???9 February 2012, 4:04 pm
I wanted to thank you for your encouragement and kind comments here and on Facebook about my move. Everyone has to deal with moving, and I don't think anyone really enjoys the extra work involved. Except maybe my middle sister.
I called her with my "poor me, I have to move, waa waa waa" and she reminding me that she had just moved last year. And she went on to say "I really like to move because I can get rid of stuff I don't need." Darn pollyanna sister. ;-)
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- New Beginnings with Loved Ones8 February 2012, 8:51 pm
All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another. ~Anatole FranceAfter years of renting (16?), we finally decided it was time to buy our own house. For the last seven years we have been renting my husband's childhood home, a 1970's ranch on 17 acres. The boys and I have loved living here, but my husband (who works 6 days a week) has been feeling like the house a...
- 16x20 Gallery-Wrapped Canvas Giveaway for one lucky reader!!!8 February 2012, 3:40 am
I would like to introduce Deborah of Group Buy Girl, a new sponsor on CoffeeShop! And don');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/nabG/~3/zFlZw4fvkVA/16x20-gallery-wrapped-canvas-giveaway.html" target=_new>16x20 Gallery-Wrapped Canvas Giveaway for one lucky reader!!!8 February 2012, 3:40 am
I would like to introduce Deborah of Group Buy Girl, a new sponsor on CoffeeShop! And don't forget to enter the 16x20 Gallery-Wrapped Canvas Giveaway at the end of this post. Now on to Deborah.
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- The Avengers Poster in Photoshop7 February 2012, 6:20 am
Super Bowl is always a great time to see some nice movie trailers and previews. One that caught my attention was for the new The Avengers movie. I am looking forward to watching this movie but I also was looking forward to trying to recreate that poster in Photoshop.
So in this tutorial we will show you how to create the shine effect of The Avengers poster using only Photoshop. We will pretty much play only with Layer Styles and the Brush Tool (B).
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First thing to do is to find the Avenger...
- Sweet Cookies Typography in Pixelmator1 February 2012, 6:24 am
Playing with text is one of the coolest things to exercise your skills with any software, at least in my opinion. You can try to make fire with the word fire or water effects with the word water. In my case today I will show you how to create a sweet cookie effect using Pixelmator.
In this tutorial we will show you how to create a nice text effect using basic filters and some stock images. The result is really good for the amount of time required to achieve it.
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Open Pixelmator and create ...
- Create a Creamy Ice Cream Poster on Illustrator30 January 2012, 4:05 am
Hi everyone, before someone say it');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/abduzeedo-tutorials/~3/ZbBtJQpLe-o/create-creamy-ice-cream-poster-illustrator" target=_new>Create a Creamy Ice Cream Poster on Illustrator30 January 2012, 4:05 am
Hi everyone, before someone say it's winter on the north pole, I gotta say it's damn hot here in Brasil, so I though a tasty and frosty illustration would be a good exercise to do.
This is a step by step tutorial forwarding some of the previous tutorials. The idea is to incentive the idea of playing in Illustrator. It's a simple tutorial but it will deal with some pretty basic shapes, but a good knowledge of the softwares tool will make things quite easier for you, also if you are using a tablet...
- Don’t Miss My Free Overview of Lightroom Webinar February 25!9 February 2012, 9:52 pm
Read the description for this free 90 minute overview, and register for it, on my webinar page. Don’t wait — it will fill fast!...
- Getting Places Fast: Three Lightroom Library Quick Tips7 February 2012, 12:43 am
Lightroom can really make your life easier, if you know how to ask it to. Here are a few tips for finding things or getting places quickly: You’re working with a photo or folder in Lightroom, but need to go out and view it in Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. Lightroom can get you there [...more]...
- Lightroom Quick Tip: Finding and Importing Photos That Aren’t Yet in Lightroom1 February 2012, 5:18 pm
If you have a folder in Lightroom such as your Pictures folder, but you are not sure that all of the photos in that folder and its subfolders have been imported in Lightroom, you can have Lightroom check for you! Right-click on the folder, and choose Synchronize Folder. The dialog below will show you how [...more]...
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- Anchor Points: Travis Price9 February 2012, 3:50 pm
I’m a huge fan of Travis Price’s work. His work is a satisfying blend of nostalgic textures, strong strokes, and affable character design. He works as a freelance illustrator and also runs a small independent kids label with his wife, Renee. I’m sure you will recognize his work from a number of Vectips Weekly Inspiration [...]...
- Did You Know: One Text Block From Many7 February 2012, 3:45 pm
Did you know you can combine separate Area text boxes and Point type objects by selecting all of them with the Selection tool, copying them, drawing a new Area text box and pasting? This might seem obvious or basic but it’s a really handy tip if you didn’t know about it. The text will flow [...]...
- Weekly Vector Inspiration #1563 February 2012, 1:05 pm
This post is part of a weekly series showcasing inspirational vector art. Although the series showcases vector art, some work might just be vector inspired, not created completely with vector art. If you have any art suggestions, feel free to comment! For more vector art inspiration, check out the Vectips Flickr Group. Cities, Roads & [...]...
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- Quick Tip: How to Illustrate a Simple Piece of Paper9 February 2012, 3:00 pm
In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple piece of paper. This tutorial will introduce you to the Appearance panel. First, you will need two basic tools and some Pathfinder options to create the starting shape. Next, using some fills and strokes, several effects, a built-in pattern and some nice blending techniques you will create your own simple piece of paper. Let’s get started.
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Create a 600 by 600px, RGB document. First, enable the Grid (View > Show Grid...
- Create a Super Happy Octopus Character9 February 2012, 1:00 pm
A few times a each month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Vectortuts+. This tutorial by Ryan Putnam of Vectips was first published in June 24th, 2008. This is one of the first tutorials we posted on the site and is a great way to get started with shape building in Illustrator to create cute, fun-lovin’ characters. If you haven’t done this tutorial yet, then get to it now!
In Illustrator it’s really easy to create fun character...
- New Course: Creating Vector Art9 February 2012, 4:24 am
In this Tuts+ Premium course, illustrator Von Glitschka teaches you a professional workflow for Creating Vector Art. Over 12 lessons and 2.5 hours of total video, you’ll get tips and techniques for sketching, using helpful plugins, Von’s “Clockwork Method”, working with shapes, using the pathfinder, layering heirarchy, coloring and detailing. If you’re not yet a Tuts+ Premium member, now’s the perfect time to give it a try – every membership comes with ...
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Technology
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- The Best Skyrim Resources To Improve Your Dragon Slaying10 February 2012, 2:31 am
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an epic role playing game, but you probably knew that already. We’ve already harped on about why it’s not to be missed, how to improve your dragon slaying using an iPhone and kept a close eye on technical issues. Now it’s time to dig deep and see what the web has to offer the Dragonborn....
- 6 Apps That Turn Your iPad Into An Overpriced-Yet-Awesome Cat Toy10 February 2012, 1:31 am
Cats are awesome. We all agree on that. I must admit, though, that even for a cat lover like me, the idea of letting my cats play with my precious iPad seemed a bit crazy. I mean, they have enough toys of their own that don’t cost hundreds of dollars. Well, I’m here to tell you that letting your cats play with iPad cat toys is the most fun you and they are going to have this month....
- Get Desktop RSS Update Notifications With Feed Notifier [Windows]10 February 2012, 12:31 am
I work online, and when the Internet is your workplace then you know things move fast. You've got to keep up with trends and you've got to be on the ball or you might miss out on opportunities, excitement, or (in my case) money. Feed Notifier does a fantastic job of delivering RSS notifications more effectively than any software I've used. It doesn't matter if you're an entrepreneur or just someone who likes to keep up to date with the news....
- Enable Cancel Sent Email Feature in Gmail9 February 2012, 7:55 am
For most email servers, when it receives an instruction to send an email, the message is sent immediately and it won’t be possible for you to cancel an email that is already sent to the recipient. When an email reaches the recipient’s inbox (which normally takes less than 1 second), the only “probable” solution to cancel the email is to ask the server administrator to manually delete the email but the chances are slim because server administrators normally wouldn’t...
- How to Shut Down in Windows 88 February 2012, 7:55 am
Shutting down in Windows has been the same since Windows 95 which was 16 years ago. All you need to do is click on the Start button and the obvious Shut down menu will be displayed. Because of this, no one really ask how to shut down Windows. If Microsoft placed the Shut down button somewhere that is hard to find, then a lot of Windows 95 users will simply press the power button to turn off their computer which can damage the hard drive. I’ve downloaded the Windows 8[...]...
- FTP Droplet Allows Uploading Files Without Knowing FTP Login Details7 February 2012, 8:01 am
If you design or host websites for people, most of the time they will want to have access to their own server so that they can upload stuff to the server. Normally the FTP client FileZilla software will be recommended because it’s free and also currently in active development. To guide them over the phone in setting up FileZilla can be quite a pain because you need to teach them to download, install, configure the FTP server settings, and then how to upload the files to the path that they...
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- Best Windows 7 Screenshot, Screen Capture Software’s9 February 2012, 6:46 am
Taking screenshot with in windows 7 can be done easily with some of the best windows 7 screenshot, screen capture software’s. Screenshot is one of the most common activities especially for those users who want to… Continue Reading...Read More Here - Best Windows 7 Screenshot, Screen Capture Software’s is a post from Technix Update...
- [Solved] Fix Delay,Video Lag In VLC Player During Playback6 February 2012, 8:00 am
VLC no doubt the best option when it comes to free media player for windows, moreover it is platform independent as it runs on mac os and linux as well. Another good thing about VLC… Continue Reading...Read More Here - [Solved] Fix Delay,Video Lag In VLC Player During Playback is a post from Technix Update...
- Auto Repeat Youtube Video, Auto Replay Video In Any Browser3 February 2012, 11:26 am
One of my friend asked this question on how can he auto repeat youtube video once it has been played to full, but why you would want to repeat a video which you have watched… Continue Reading...Read More Here - Auto Repeat Youtube Video, Auto Replay Video In Any Browser is a post from Technix Update...
- Free Tool Tells You Exactly What Codecs are Used On Your Video and Audio Files9 February 2012, 6:54 am
Downloading a video or audio file from the internet and then playing it on your computer is often fraught with difficulties. Mostly, Windows will play the file just fine. Frequently, though, you');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gizmosbest/~3/tLiwrfUJkRo/free-tool-deciphers-video-and-audio-encoding-methods.htm" target=_new>Free Tool Tells You Exactly What Codecs are Used On Your Video and Audio Files9 February 2012, 6:54 am
Downloading a video or audio file from the internet and then playing it on your computer is often fraught with difficulties. Mostly, Windows will play the file just fine. Frequently, though, you'll receive an error message about Windows not having the correct codec installed and thus being enable to play your file.
Most codecs can be downloaded for free but you first need to know what codec you need. That's where this free utility comes in handy. Just point it to a media file and it will tel...
- Keep Track of Changes to Your PC with This Free Microsoft Tool8 February 2012, 8:15 am
Do you ever wonder exactly what is being added or modified on your PC by that new application that you are trying out? This free utility from Microsoft does just that.
It's yet another of those wonderful Microsoft utilities hidden so deep in the Microsoft site that only insiders can locate them.
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- A Handy Tweaking Tool For Windows7 February 2012, 6:14 am
Our Hot Finds Editor says');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gizmosbest/~3/R0_RVErgvRI/handy-tweaking-tool-windows.htm" target=_new>A Handy Tweaking Tool For Windows7 February 2012, 6:14 am
Our Hot Finds Editor says "I normally try to steer clear of system utility tools such as registry cleaners, generic Windows clean-up suites and so on, because in my experience they can do more harm than good. But this simple, free program seems to work rather well, and it's easy to reverse any changes because you can keep track of the selections you make. It's a 1 MB download, runs on anything from Windows XP to 8, and is free."
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- The Right Brain Holds The Key To Your Company’s Innovation9 February 2012, 7:30 pm
“Through clustering, the right brain has the opportunity to generate fresh perceptions and meaningful patterns” ~ Dr. Gabrielle Lusser Rico, Author of Writing the Natural Way
What if you could break up traffic with a simple gesture? Your super-power, “able to dissipate afternoon gridlock in a single bound.” How much time would that save you, knowing that you had a technique to keep the highways clear so that you never waste another moment sitting in afternoon orRead MoreFrom Small Busin...
- Your Secret Weapon in the Battle of Online Reputation9 February 2012, 4:30 pm
As a small business owner, your online reputation matters. More than you might think. In fact, research shows that a negative online reputation can cost you customers. But, other studies have shown that a positive reputation can actually help you gain them. That’s because 49% of local consumers are more likely to use a business after theyRead MoreFrom Small Business TrendsYour Secret Weapon in the Battle of Online Reputation...
- 5 Things Business Owners Shouldn’t Skimp on9 February 2012, 1:30 pm
As small business owners, we’re all strapped for cash and we hate spending unnecessarily. That being said, not everything should be DIY (do-it-yourself). Sometimes trying to save money and do things yourself costs you more in lost time and lost business than you saved in cash.
Consider handing these over to the experts:
1. Business Cards
Sure, Vistaprint and other sites have free templates you can customize to create your own business cards, but doRead MoreFrom Small Business Trends5 Thin...
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- Tax Tips7 February 2012, 1:35 pm
Listening to NewSon share the benefits of filing his taxes now that he was married made me realize that his gain was our loss. Our now married daughter meant one less tax exemption for Husband and I. Later in the evening while checking my email, I saw the weekly summary from The Dollar Stretcher.com. Here [...]...
- Can’t Never Could…3 February 2012, 6:40 am
Note: In one of life's many little ironies, a couple days after I wrote the following, my husband joined the ranks of the unemployed. We have five progeny still at home, one with multiple handicaps, and I just learned that the sleep machine my doctor says I need because I stop breathing 35 times an [...]...
- When Murphy Comes To Town31 January 2012, 12:34 pm
Walking past the bathroom, I notice a puddle of water on the floor. A soft drip, drip takes my eyes to the ceiling and a spot damp with rain makes me realize that my roof must be leaking. I grab a trashcan to catch the drips and head to the dining room, where my feet [...]...
- 3 Tax Deductions You Can Never Take9 February 2012, 11:36 am
I spent a fair share of my mid-twenties lugging around a two-volume set of the Internal Revenue Code to class every day (picture a small woman with two encyclopedia-sized bricks on the subway), so I know first hand just how overwhelming our tax laws can seem. Every tax season, people ask me about the same mythical deductions — stuff they feel they ought to be able to deduct on their tax returns, even though the government doesn't ex...
- 7 Frugal Myths Debunked9 February 2012, 11:24 am
We frugal folks often get a bad rap. In the media, one of two things tends to happen. When the economy is bad, the media races to interview diehard frugal gurus to figure out just how they do it and peek behind the mysterious veil of living within your means. When economic times are brighter, frugality is marginalized and those same gurus are looked upon with a mixture of sympathy and disdain. I think both of these extremes are fueled by ...
- Best Money Tips: Saving on Gas9 February 2012, 11:00 am
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on saving on gas, figuring out extreme couponing, and why you should love credit cards.
Top 5 Articles
Gas Prices Are Up! Here's What You Can Do To Save — To save on gas, remember that car maintenance is key. [SavvySugar]
Do I Need A Master's Degree to Figure Out Extreme Couponing? — Make couponing simpler by opting for "moderate couponi...
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- 30 Day Organizing Challenge: 30 Days Later10 February 2012, 12:00 am
Last month I challenged myself to clear off my desk every night at the end of my work day. I');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/main/~3/j89YVBGKObM/30-day-challenge-30-days-later-164040" target=_new>30 Day Organizing Challenge: 30 Days Later10 February 2012, 12:00 am
Last month I challenged myself to clear off my desk every night at the end of my work day. I'd found, like many people who work from home, that work can easily spill into the whole day. I was feeling overwhelmed. Clearing off my desk felt like a good way to tell my brain it was time to stop for the day. More
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- David Stark's WOOD SHOP at Haus Interior9 February 2012, 11:30 pm
Nina Freudenberger of Haus Interior recently cleared her store shelves to make room for a collaboration with David Stark called Wood Shop. Described as a "one month, surprise ambush", the concept store created by David Strak is comprised of gift and decor items inspired by the iconic woodworker's atelier. More
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- Simple & Sweet: Recycled Gift Wrap9 February 2012, 11:00 pm
While I was at work on Tuesday, I spied this amazing little package sitting on a colleague');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/main/~3/1HRdRYAev-M/simple-and-cute-recycled-gift-wrap-165699" target=_new>Simple & Sweet: Recycled Gift Wrap9 February 2012, 11:00 pm
While I was at work on Tuesday, I spied this amazing little package sitting on a colleague's desk. It was left for her son, Nico, from the mother of one of his daycare playmates. It's so simple, yet totally eye-catching (it caught my eye, anyway). More
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- Valentine's Day on a Budget by Lillian Pikus13 February 2012, 1:30 am
Valentine's Day On a Budget What is Valentine's day? It's a day of LOVE. Love for your husband or wife, son and daughter, mother and father, your favorite pet, your friend or your neighbor... What is the best way......
- Horizontal Shower by Donbracht7 February 2012, 4:26 am
Donbracht is clearly passionate about innovative bathroom products, judging from their sleek and modern Horizontal Shower design. It's a very interesting idea that merges the relaxation of a bath and the therapy of shower jets. There are six water......
- Invisible Glass Door from Sky-Frame7 February 2012, 3:59 am
Window and door specialists Sky-Frame are blurring the boundary between indoors and out with this innovative, invisible glass door. This barely there sliding glass door protects you and your home from the elements without obstructing the view, offering the......
- David Stark's WOOD SHOP at Haus Interior9 February 2012, 11:30 pm
Nina Freudenberger of Haus Interior recently cleared her store shelves to make room for a collaboration with David Stark called Wood Shop. Described as a "one month, surprise ambush", the concept store created by David Strak is comprised of gift and decor items inspired by the iconic woodworker's atelier. More
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- Simple & Sweet: Recycled Gift Wrap9 February 2012, 11:00 pm
While I was at work on Tuesday, I spied this amazing little package sitting on a colleague');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/re-nest/~3/1HRdRYAev-M/simple-and-cute-recycled-gift-wrap-165699" target=_new>Simple & Sweet: Recycled Gift Wrap9 February 2012, 11:00 pm
While I was at work on Tuesday, I spied this amazing little package sitting on a colleague's desk. It was left for her son, Nico, from the mother of one of his daycare playmates. It's so simple, yet totally eye-catching (it caught my eye, anyway). More
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- Natural Wood Castle Blocks9 February 2012, 10:44 pm
What');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/apartmenttherapy/re-nest/~3/Tk9p-WYMSLw/wood-castle-blocks-165704" target=_new>Natural Wood Castle Blocks9 February 2012, 10:44 pm
What's the most common structure built with toy blocks? We have no idea, but we're willing to bet "castle" makes the top ten. Why not make it more interesting with these über natural wood castle blocks? More
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- upholstery basics: boxed ottoman9 February 2012, 6:00 pm
The last time we met, we got out our sewing machines and tackled boxed cushions. I have a feeling your pets (and you) have recently found a comfy and fashionable place to perch. So what better way to finesse our sewing skills than to try, try again. I found this stout coffee table at a......
- before & after: embroidered wardrobe9 February 2012, 5:00 pm
I recently re-watched the film Objectified, and this time around, I found myself inspired by Dutch designer Hella Jongerius, particularly when she said that what interests her most as a designer is how to bring identity and character to something that is produced industrially. You can see this vision so clearly in her work; she......
- before & after: painted pattern floor9 February 2012, 4:00 pm
When floors are in bad condition and refinishing or renovating seems out of the question, people often try to downplay their floors by painting them a neutral color or hiding them under various rugs. However, I’m becoming increasingly convinced that if you can find a pattern or color you really love, the best cure for......
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- Why Joy Can Be Your Enemy9 February 2012, 6:00 pm
In previous posts, I discussed why the so-called “negative” emotions of anger, shame, sadness, and fear are actually good friends and guides. In this post, I am going to close the loop on this project by outlining why joy, a “positive” emotion, can be your enemy. How can this be? How can joy cause trouble? What’s wrong with feeling good? Well, nothing, of course. Except that the pursuit of joy (and the fear of losing joy) can distract us from creating long-term...
- How to Consume Your Digital Information More Efficiently9 February 2012, 11:30 am
As the amount of information that is potentially important to us continues to grow, it’s now more vital than ever to be able to process and consume it more efficiently. Here are some tactics to help you become more efficient with your time and information processing. RSS and keeping up with headlines If you aren’t an RSS user, you should be. It’s an excellent way to become efficient with your time and a good way to get through a bunch of information to find the important stuff quickly...
- Six Sizzling Suggestions to Make Valentine’s Day Last All Year9 February 2012, 1:13 am
It’s that month again. Does your heart leap at the prospect of astonishing your partner with a date that will set their world on fire? I didn’t think so. All that pressure to be romantic focussed on one little day can feel like more of a burden than anything else. You can sulk all you want but declaring that you don’t believe in the whole consumerist conspiracy rarely gets you off the hook unless your beloved shares that same philosophy. It is possible that you are so romantic all yea...
- Get It Together: 10 Modern Storage Cabinets9 February 2012, 4:30 pm
We all made grand plans last month to get organized, do a little spring cleaning, and keep it all together in a more orderly fashion than we did in 2011. For those of us who haven’t quite gotten started on those endeavors just yet comes today’s roundup of ten modern storage cabinets. They’re all so attractive, the task of organizing our lives seems slightly less daunting and almost like a bit of an adventure. From...
- Here Comes the Sun: 10 Chic Patio Umbrellas8 February 2012, 3:00 pm
Summer’s not exactly looming upon us, but with six weeks left of winter plus spring in between, we’re California dreaming for long, languid afternoons of cocktails by the pool. Today’s roundup of chic patio umbrellas only furthers the fantasy with updated, unfussy shade sails replacing the bulky rounded umbrellas of summers past. We’ve included a few tailored classics just for fun, but the ones we find most interesting are the Coolaroo shade sails, the Shade...
- 10 Cool Contemporary Benches7 February 2012, 7:48 pm
As we begin to realize the negative consequences of living sedentary lifestyles and start making strides toward getting outside and being on the go more often, we still need a little break every now and then. Today’s roundup of contemporary benches offers a host of creative moments of respite, brought to us by environmentally-minded designers who are using more and more bamboo — the darling of the sustainability movement — and repurposing previously cast-off metals...
- Miele Commercial Gallery Design in Santiago, Chile9 February 2012, 7:22 pm
Architects Gonzalo Mardones Viviani… have completed the design for Miele Commercial Gallery in Santiago, Chile. The new building is located in a residential neighborhood entitled Nueva Costanera Avenue and known for its commercial and cultural identity. Therefore, the project had to stand out, showcase the products of the brand and create awareness: “Our architectonic proposal is a building that opensYou're reading Miele Commercial Gallery Design in Santiago, Chile originally posted ...
- Contemporary Use of Wood and Colored Glass Details9 February 2012, 4:53 pm
Architect Rajiv Saini was the one who designed this apartment on the upper level of a family home in New Delhi. You might remember the architect’s Rishikesh House… featured a while back on Freshome, with its surprising use of wood and glass. This apartment retains the charm found in the architect’s works and raises the bar with the use ofYou're reading Contemporary Use of Wood and Colored Glass Details originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follo...
- Ingenious Shelving Units: Hole in the Floor Series by Raw Edges9 February 2012, 12:50 pm
The collaboration between Yael Mer & Shay Alkalay led to the founding of Raw Edges…, a design studio with a clever and original portfolio. For today we chose to present their project called Hole in the Floor and consisting of a series of ingenious shelving units. Based on the idea of things unexpectedly ending (in a physical sense), theYou're reading Ingenious Shelving Units: Hole in the Floor Series by Raw Edges originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to fo...
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- Getting More Out of Your Blog Archives9 February 2012, 12:10 pm
Bloggers typically dedicate a lot of thought and effort into topics that should be covered with their upcoming posts, and rightfully so, but older posts are often quickly forgotten both by the blogger and by readers. As a blog continues to publish new content the archives will grow larger and larger, and for many blogs the archives include a wealth of information and content that is not being maximized.
For most blogs, posts from the archives can continue to be useful for years to come (of cour...
- 30 Unique Business Cards7 February 2012, 8:39 pm
Unique business cards can help you to stand out to potential clients. Being more memorable will often result in being more likely to get hired. Fortunately, there are all kinds of possibilities to create unique business cards. In this post we');" href="http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/galleries/30-unique-business-cards/" target=_new>30 Unique Business Cards7 February 2012, 8:39 pm
Unique business cards can help you to stand out to potential clients. Being more memorable will often result in being more likely to get hired. Fortunately, there are all kinds of possibilities to create unique business cards. In this post we'll showcase 30 examples for your own inspiration.
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- Comment to Win a Free Item of Your Choice from MightyDeals!7 February 2012, 12:17 pm
Our friends at MightyDeals have offered to give a free item to 5 lucky readers of the Vandelay Design blog!
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- How to Create a Photo Album Gallery in WordPress without a plugin9 February 2012, 4:40 pm
In the past, we have shown you how to add a gallery in WordPress with a lightbox effect. That article only covers the surface of the WordPress functionality. Recently, we had a client that wanted us to create a photo gallery organized by monthly albums. They wanted the user to be able to click on the album photo to see all posts listed in that month’s album. Each photo should have it’s own individual page with information about the photographer...How to Create a Photo Album Gallery i...
- How to Create a Custom Single Attachments Template in WordPress8 February 2012, 1:37 pm
In the process of creating a total gallery display in WordPress powered by Custom Post Types, we have shared the code for how to get all post attachments in WordPress except for Featured Image. We have also showed you how to add additional fields to the WordPress Media uploader. In this article, we will show you how to use the additional fields in the media uploader and display them in a custom single attachments template. Before we start, it is...How to Create a Custom Single Attachments Templa...
- How to Add Additional Fields to the WordPress Media Uploader7 February 2012, 4:26 pm
While working on a project where we created a very cool gallery powered totally by WordPress attachments and a custom post type, we found a need to add additional fields to the WordPress media uploader. These additional fields allowed us to give each photographer credit by adding photographer name, and their URL on each image page. WordPress stores images as posts in the attachment post type, so adding meta data is just like adding custom fields. Because the WordPress attachments...How to Add Ad...
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